Mumbai: Mumbai began the week under heavy cloud cover on Monday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for the city and its surrounding regions. After intermittent but intense showers over the past few days, weather officials have forecast widespread rainfall across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and other parts of the Konkan belt throughout the day.

According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several districts, including Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar and Sindhudurg. The alert indicates the possibility of disruptions due to waterlogging in low-lying areas, traffic delays and interruptions to suburban rail services. Maximum and minimum temperatures in Mumbai are likely to hover around 29 and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively, keeping conditions cool but humid.

In Thane and Navi Mumbai, heavy showers are predicted to persist through the day. Heavy rain showers may lead to disruptions on the Central & Harbour Railway routes, which are often affected during prolonged spells of monsoon rain. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution while stepping out, especially during peak rainfall hours.

Palghar district, which has already been receiving continuous rainfall over the past two to three days, remains under a yellow alert. While some parts are likely to see moderate rain, others may experience intense downpours accompanied by strong winds. The IMD has also cautioned about damp and humid conditions prevailing across the region.

The southern Konkan districts of Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are also bracing for another day of heavy rain. These areas, which have been dealing with waterlogging and disruptions to daily life over the past week, are expected to face similar challenges again.

Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to scattered light rain showers on Friday morning. Though the city received rains in the early hours, the weather department has not issued any rain alert for today.

According to the IMD, the city would see an overcast sky with intermittent light showers, while a few areas may receive moderate spells. However, there is no forecast of heavy or widespread rainfall. Maximum temperature is likely to touch 28°C, while the minimum may settle at 25°C. Winds near the coast are expected to remain light to moderate.

Neighbouring Thane and Navi Mumbai are set to experience similar conditions. Residents can expect drizzle to moderate showers through the day, with no significant rainfall activity on the radar. Cloudy skies will persist, and the weather is likely to remain humid. Daytime temperatures are expected to hover around 28°C, while the night temperature will remain between 24°C and 25°C.

In Palghar, skies will stay overcast, and the rainfall pattern is expected to be uneven. While some pockets may only see light drizzle, others could receive moderate spells. The weather confirmed that no weather alert has been issued for the district. Maximum temperature is forecast at 28°C and minimum at 25°C, with conditions expected to remain damp and humid.

Further down the Konkan coast, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, which witnessed heavy rain over the past few days, are also expected to see a decline in intensity. IMD officials said only light to moderate showers are likely, accompanied by cloudy weather.

The department clarified that there is no threat of heavy rain on Friday. Coastal winds in these regions may blow slightly stronger than in Mumbai and Thane. Daytime temperature could reach 29°C, while the minimum will remain around 25°C.

Mumbai: Mumbaikars woke up on Friday to a grey sky and yet another spell of rain-soaked morning showers, as the monsoon continued its firm grip over the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, warning of heavy rainfall through the day on September 5 and 6. The prediction has kept civic authorities and residents on watch, with the city bracing for another round of waterlogging and traffic snarls.

According to the IMD’s forecast, the next 48 hours are expected to bring intermittent spells of heavy rain across Mumbai and its suburbs. Friday and Saturday will see generally cloudy skies with intense downpours, accompanied by humid and sticky weather. Daytime temperatures are likely to hover between 30–31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will remain close to 24 degrees, offering little comfort to residents battling the damp conditions.

The rains, however, are not expected to last with the same intensity throughout the coming week. From September 7, Mumbai may finally witness a gradual dip in rainfall activity. The IMD has forecast moderate showers on Sunday and Monday, which will bring some relief to commuters. By September 9 and 10, the city is likely to experience light rainfall, and no weather warnings have been issued for these days, hinting at a much-needed break from the heavy monsoon spell.

Meanwhile, across Maharashtra, the weather department predicted varying rainfall intensity. On September 5, the monsoon remains active over the state. Light to moderate rain is expected in several districts, while central Maharashtra may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated pockets. Northern coastal Maharashtra is also on alert, with winds forecast to blow at speeds of nearly 50 kmph, raising concerns for fishermen and coastal residents.

In the Konkan region, the situation remains mixed. Raigad district has been placed under an orange alert with the possibility of very heavy rains in some parts. Meanwhile, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, on the other hand, are under a yellow alert, indicating heavy rain at isolated places but not of the same intensity as Raigad. Temperature-wise, Konkan is recording a maximum of around 29.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25 degrees, reflecting the cloudy and damp weather conditions.